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Married2Allis

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Looking for a good used Chevy/GMC truck, sure wish I had the $$$ for a shinny new one. Seems to be not easy to find any of them 10 years old or less under 100k miles. What maintenance do these vehicles problems typically have at 100k or more miles? Will they typically go 200k+ miles without major problems? - thanks
 
A neighbour had a 2001 with a 5.3L and ran it daily
to over 200 000 mi and didn't have a lot of trouble
with his.
 
We have an 03 3/4 ton 4X4. Has a bit over 186000 on it. Only trouble we have had, is we had to put a throttle body on it yesterday. Cost $500. Gets around 15mpg driving
empty. Will pull the 26 foot stock trailer ok, just not as good as the Cummins with duals on it.
 
I got my '99 F250 SD with 93K fifteen years ago, 5.4L. Now has 229,000. Other than wear/rust items it's only needed an intake manifold gasket, exhaust differential valve, PCV and one coil. I prefer Fords but I really think any of them will go well beyond 200K these days.
 
Not sure if you are talking 1/2 ton with 4.8 or 5.3 engines, or heavier duty with 6.0. I deliver auto parts 2 days a week for a Chevy dealer. I drive a 2013 cube van with the 6.0 engine. It will turn
300,000 miles sometime next week. We never haul much weight. The body parts we deliver for the most part aren't heavy at all. It does push wind though. It is on the road 5 days a week. All highway
miles, and all drivers are retirees so it doesn't get pushed hard. It is on its 3rd transmission, and 2nd rear end. It replaced a 2004 identical vehicle that had 460,000 on it when it blew a head gasket. I
started there at about the end of the 04's life, so I don't know the repair history of that one. They do like gas though, around 10 mpg.
 
I have several customers way past 200K on
99-06 GM trucks. Off the top of my head, 03
Silverado with around 400K, one elective
engine at 200K; 00 Silverado at 320K, has
only had the trans done; 05 Sierra 265K,
nothing but brakes and tires; 03 Sierra
2500HD currently around 300K, brakes and
tires. As you can see, those trucks are a
solid platform, in spite of what opinions
you may find here or on the net. The trucks
I posted are facts, not supposed experiences
a friend of neighbor's uncle's cousin twice
removed had. I would not be scared of a
high mile 99-early style 07 GM truck in 1500
to 3500. Watch for rocker rust out, only
thing somewhat common is the LS rear block
plate will leak oil and need repaired at
some point past 200K.
 
any make can do 200,000 miles if they are serviced you can't change the oil when ever you think of it. i have seen guys that never change oil and then bit-h when it burns oil. will a truck do 200.000 miles yes will a used one do it only depends on old owner
 
I would not be afraid of buying one. They are prone
to rust through those years. For my family the front
steering components do not hold up on our poor
roads. We currently have 4 on the road and mine is
the highest mileage with 330. Upper ball joints
every 12-16 months and they are replaced with
moog parts. Change the fluids properly and they
drivetrain will go along time.
 
I'm a little confused because you say "10 years old or less" then say "2004" in your thread title.

A 2004 truck is now 14 years old. If you want 10 years old or less you're talking about 2008 or newer.

As you may recall there was a financial crisis in late 2007 that hurt vehicle, especially pickup truck, sales, for several years after that. There is a severe lack of good used trucks from roughly 2008-2013, and the ones that are out there, are grossly overpriced to this day.
 
I have an '00 Silverado with 250K + miles on it, and it just quit running this last weekend. I think the fuel pump has went out. Which would be about right just changed the fuel pump in my daddy's '00 GMC
and it has around 250K on it also. His does have a leaking back main seal that I am going to have to change one day. Also my '02 Suburban has 240K + miles and I have change the fuel pump in it also, I also
had to change the fuel regulator, but other than belts, spark plugs, wires and oil changes that is all that has went out on these trucks.
 
And there was a massive "overstock" of vehicles (especially pickups & SUVs) from 2002 to 2008. That's when anyone with a pulse could get a loan and it was easier for "poor" person to buy a new vehicle than get financing on a used vehicle. The problem is a lot of those bought new where immediately neglected by the buyer as they could barely make the payment - let alone get the oil changed.
 
(quoted from post at 06:05:25 01/25/18) I got my '99 F250 SD with 93K fifteen years ago, 5.4L. Now has 229,000. Other than wear/rust items it's only needed an intake manifold gasket, exhaust differential valve, PCV and one coil. I prefer Fords but I really think any of them will go well beyond 200K these days.
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Bought a new '78 Ford F150 302 and really liked it, had a few Dodges too. I would not pass up a good deal on a late model Ford. Good to know that they can handle high miles.
 
X2 what Sprint6 said.On the four wheel drive
models the unit bearings in front hubs tend
to go out around 100k.Easy fix tho.The 06-07
LBZ duramax are highly sought after.Factory
rated at 360hp and 660 ft lbs torque.If
maintained they go 400k plus.I have a 06
duramax...lotsa power and they darn near
ride like a car.
Paul
 
My '06 1500 has been pretty good but has needed things done to it. The control module failed several years ago but I had an extended warranty at a good price so the warranty covered it. Would have been 800 dollars plus labor otherwise. I've replaced the brake lines. Bumper needs replacing and I found a pretty good used one at an area salvage yard for under 50 dollars. Not that they use oil extensively but don't be afraid to pull the dipstick for a check every couple of weeks if driving regularly. I always need to add a quart in between oil changes. It currently has just over 86,000 miles and plan to drive it for a while as the money is not there to go newer.
 
If they are from an area that uses road salt for winter time most trucks that old have a lot of rust happening.
 
I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 with 214,000 miles. It has a bit of rust that I need to fix, but mechanically, for all practical purposes, it's as healthy as the day it left the factory.

I did have to replace the starter once.
 
Have an 05 and an 07 Chevy 3500 with 6.0 engine, auto trans, 4x4 and both were bought used and both are and have been farm trucks. The 07 has a bale bed so gets lots of bale hauling and trailer pulling. The 05 also sees quite a bit of trailer pulling and has about 180K miles. Had a few minor problems with the 05 along the way; new instrument cluster, new fan/AC motor, new water pump, replaced a sensor which required removal of the intake, and most recently a rebuilt transfer case and one new wheel bearing and replace oxygen sensor. Both trucks have original power train, starter, alternator, and both are work trucks as they have no electric window/seat controls. The 07 has about 88K miles and has had no problems whatsoever. There is no visible rust on either truck, however, they both have flat beds. My biggest complaint is the poor fuel mileage which runs from 9-12 MPG. They have both been good trucks.
 
Hey mine is for sale.....2009 GMC Sierra 1500 ext. Cab 4x4 with 100000 miles. Very
good condition, rust and dent free, 12500 CAN. Just stick to the scheduled
maintenance in the manual, lots here have 300000 miles.
Ben
 
My '05 Chev has 300000 km on it (180,000 mi) I bought it at 270000 km. I put a new starter on it and some brake lines,
rebuilt the transmission 2 weeks ago. I think the previous owner towed a trailer south with it so it has not seen a
lot of our vehicle killing salt/brine roads.
A year ago I bought an 04 Chev 4wd with 240000 km on it. So far so good. Both are nice driving trucks.
on the other hand we bought an 03 Toyota Camry that has proceeded to empty the bank account. It has 116000 km on it
but seems to need to be in the shop every three months.....starter, power window issues (2x) steering column u-joint,
exhaust...... It has been an expensive vehicle to own.
on the other hand it probably won't get stolen like the trucks......04 and up Chev/GM pickups seem to disappear quick
around here.
 
I still contract with our 1997 Chev Astro van with 442000 km which translates into 274000 miles, 4.3 v6 has gone through 2
alternators, 2 fuel pumps and the usual regular maintenance, have never touched the block, bought in 2004 with 190000 km or 118000
miles, if you can get a good running start then proper maintenance is the key I think
 
I just hit 225,000 on my 2001 Yukon work rig with the 5.3. Other than a drip from the rear main seal, it is reliable and I would not hesitate to
drive it across the US. Basic maintenance; an alternator, rear axle bearings/seals in the past two years.
 
2002 still going depending on model some
parts can get a little high. It also has a
locking rear end not posi traction either
and it still works after 100 thousand and it
still scares the heck out of me on ice.
 
Forgot if you're looking for a cheaper Chevy
go for the wt truck there a little more
uncommon but nice had one with 6 cylinder
and stick great milage pulled like crazy and
busted the engine mounts once in a while. Wt
is basically a work truck doesn't usually
have a lot of extras added on
 
(quoted from post at 05:37:00 01/25/18) Looking for a good used Chevy/GMC truck, sure wish I had the $$$ for a shinny new one. Seems to be not easy to find any of them 10 years old or less under 100k miles. What maintenance do these vehicles problems typically have at 100k or more miles? Will they typically go 200k+ miles without major problems? - thanks
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good morning allis, just a couple of tips, I NEVER buy new trucks but in 2008 I bought a brand new chevy siverado hd 3/4 ton (must have ben my midlife chrisis lol) in the first 18,000 km. the engine was out twice, and the tranny 3 times!! every time I hooked up my trailer and loaded my skidsteer and went out snow plowing or landscaping in the summer, 2 days later I would back it out of my heated shop and there would be a dinner plate size pool of oil on the floor! dealrership stuck with there story of bad seals :roll: sold it and took a $20,000.00 bath! have heard a lot of similar storys of the 08 models, I would steer clear of them. when your looking for a heavy duty truck with low mileadge the place I go looking allis is the r v section on kiji, or cr or e bite, a lot of people buy a truck and camper combination or a truck and trailer combo and that is all it's used for! your going to pay a bit more but it's usually worth it. after I punted the 08 P.O.S. chevy I bought a 97 dodge I ton dually, couldn't be happier!
 
I had a 1999 Silverado with the 5.3, sold
at 260,000 miles, ran and drove just as
good as any truck. Only issue was the ps
pump and the rust.
 
If you are in a salt area check the frame real well for rust. The curve right behind the cab and the front left where the steering box mounts.
 
A friend bought an 07 diesel and had the power steering go out twice in the first year. Can't remember the reason but seems something to do with the way it was designed. He didn't have an accident as he was going slow slow both times, but it scared him enough that he traded before it was a year old.
 
2000 model 1500 4x4 377000 miles when traded. Only issue, I had to replace the transmission one time. Pulling too heavy of loads wore out the tranny. I think they allowed around 1500 trade in value with those miles. Other than that, still ran good.
2005 model 2500HD, manual 6 speed, 318000 when traded. Only issue, front wheel bearings. Replaced both sides one time. No other issues. Trade in value was 15k, a local guy in town bought it and is still going.
Keep them serviced as required and they'll last a while. Never had much luck with other brands, but there are a few dodge cummins running the area with over 400k miles.
 
Married- one sitting in the drive now with over 500000 miles on it, second tranny. My o5 has 200000 on it, no
major issues with it, my 2000 has 260000 miles on it and 1 fuel pump at 235000 miles, my 99 chevy only has
169000 on it, use it to push snow, no major problems. My 6 ferd 1 ton 2X4 dually has 68000 miles on it, heads
have been off because the manifolds had a problem, front end has been rebuilt, working on the second set of
brakes and it rattles so bad going down the road it'll drive you nuts.
 

Ask yourself will I like the truck enoufh to spend 5K on it, am I buying it at a price I can spend 5K on it and not be in a hole I can not get out of... If not buy a newer truck...

I like those trucks other than the off the wall stupid problems they have, Your mechanic will be happy then he may not...

The frond ends are worn out at 120K then comes the oil leaks if you are lucky its not started to leak coolant yet. GM is blessed with electrical issues I think folks have been so accustom to it they think its normal... Are maybe and more accustom to the repair cost...

That's not saying one make is better than the other the 5K rule applies to all 10 year old are older vehicles... I do see the used car market making a HUGE rebound the prices will sore. The new tax laws are not friendly to new car manufacturers there is going to be a HUGE tax on imported steel... MAGA
 
Got an 01 2500hd 4x4. 300,000. Put a tranny
and transfer case. It's a plow truck. 2007
2500hd 4x4 190,000 general maint. It's a
plow truck too. 2015 2500hd 80,000 nothing
but general maint. 2003 yukon 301,000
general maint 1tranny and transfer case.

My luck has been good. Wouldn't bat an eye
at buying one with 100,000 on it.
 
Thanks for all of the incredible information here. It should be interesting this spring with the economy in high gear, there may be alot of used trucks around from folks buying new.
 
99 Tahoe has 195K on the clock. Transmission done at 130k No other Major maint. Regular tune ups. Last of the true 350 (5.7) mouse motors. 4:10 gears. Pulls my boat through hills of Canada in OD, no down shifting, no problem. 16mpg.
 
I had a 08 3500 with the 6.0 motor I drove
every day at work. Never pulled a trailer
but was always loaded down, probably over
loaded, with tools and supplies. Had 240k
when they pawned it. Only drive train issue
it had was a transmission around 200k. Oil
pressure seemed to be creeping down at the
end, but still ran ok. This truck was
whipped on from day one. Lots of idle hours
on top of miles. Was a pretty good truck.
Mileage was terrible. Around 7-8mpg.
 
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